2022 is expected to bring an estimated 2.5 million weddings, a 15% increase from a typical year. In fact, it’s predicted to be the busiest season in nearly four decades. According to a recent survey from The Knot, almost 90% of couples in 2021 hired a photographer, making photographers among the most in-demand of all… Continue reading Tips to help wedding photographers cope with the busy season
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Best action cameras in 2022
Tim Foster via Unsplash Best travel camera GoPro Hero 9 Check Price Capture stunning and stabilized 5K video with the help of this ultra-durable, lightweight, and waterproof pick. Best for vlogging DJI Osmo Action Check Price With superior stabilization technology, dual screens, 4K video, and voice control technology allow you to capture action vlogs with… Continue reading Best action cameras in 2022
The year’s best bird photography highlights the humor, beauty, and fragility of avian life
Amateur Honorable Mention: Common Raven in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada. Ankur Khurana A father-son White-tailed Kite duo on the hunt. A Western Grebe feeding her chicks. A Nashville Warbler dining on snails. Today, the National Audubon Society has unveiled its winners of the 13th annual Audubon Photography Awards, selected from over 2,400 entrants representing… Continue reading The year’s best bird photography highlights the humor, beauty, and fragility of avian life
How to take good pictures in bright sunlight
Using a flash may seem counterintuitive on a bright day but it’s the perfect tool for overcoming harsh shadows subject’s faces. Stan Horaczek Bright sunlight is one of the most challenging weather conditions to shoot in. If you’re not careful, your photos can come out wildly overexposed, brutally underexposed, or way too contrasty and filled… Continue reading How to take good pictures in bright sunlight
The best resources for photographers interested in Web3
In just a few years, non-fungible tokens could be part of museum exhibitions around the world—and make an appearance in every major art fair. In the near future, artists could use AI tools to create photorealistic animations, or they could use them to recreate the aesthetic of Dutch Master paintings. On the blockchain, breaking the… Continue reading The best resources for photographers interested in Web3
10 Top Photoshop Actions, Effects, and Filters for Christmas
Christmas always comes around quickly, so why not get ahead this year? To create the best Photoshop Christmas cards for friends and family, you need the best resources at hand. Are you a full-time designer? Having an unlimited source of Christmas filters for pictures, actions, and effects like Envato Elements might be the best Christmas… Continue reading 10 Top Photoshop Actions, Effects, and Filters for Christmas
Faceless photography tips: Why anonymous photos can still be attractive to licensing clients
Faceless photos are trending—at least when it comes to photography. We’ve all seen the pictures: faceless figures in a vast landscape, tourists in straw hats gazing at iconic landmarks, and the famous #Followmeto theme, where all we see is someone’s back leading us into the unknown. When a photo is anonymous, we can’t identify the… Continue reading Faceless photography tips: Why anonymous photos can still be attractive to licensing clients
NFT trends: Character creation and NFT art
Earlier this year, the renowned Los Angeles photographer Parker Day collaborated with the NFT platform Quantum Art to bring her project ICONS to the blockchain. Featuring 200 portraits, the playful series saw Day collaborate with models to bring different “personas” or characters to life. The collection sold out quickly, with many collectors immediately identifying with… Continue reading NFT trends: Character creation and NFT art
Adobe Lightroom CC: Is It a Fit for Your Photography Needs?
Adobe took a different direction with one of its most popular products, Lightroom, and forked the flagship post-production suite for photographers into two: the new Lightroom CC, and the seventh version of Lightroom, Lightroom Classic CC. This product split was a polarizing move that left users wondering about the future of Lightroom. Would Adobe eventually… Continue reading Adobe Lightroom CC: Is It a Fit for Your Photography Needs?
Best glues for scrapbooking in 2022
Amazon Best glue stick Elmer’s-E5010 Extra Strength Glue Sticks Check Price Best acid-free Lineco Neutral pH Adhesive, Acid-Free Check Price Best glue pen Aleene’s Pen 2-Pack Tacky Glue Check Price The best glues for scrapbooking keep your images and decorations firmly in place without degrading them over time. You might initially think it’s one-size-fits-all when… Continue reading Best glues for scrapbooking in 2022